Großpösna: Discover the lake, nature and culture

If you’re looking for a hotel in Großpösna, it’s worth first considering the activities you have planned. At Störmthaler See, swimming, water sports and a long circular route are the main attractions; a nature trail starts in Oberholz. Rittergut Güldengossa adds architectural history and events. You can plan your stay around whether you’d rather spend time by the water, follow an outdoor route or attend a cultural event.

Störmthaler See: Swimming, a circular route and water sports

Störmthaler See covers 721 hectares. It was created by flooding the southeastern part of the former Espenhain lignite mine. This history also informs the story of VINETA: the installation on the lake symbolizes the lost church of Magdeborn and the villages that had to make way for the open-cast mine.

Four designated bathing areas are available at the lake, where swimming is permitted. Check local bathing information before your visit. Visitors can reach VINETA by ferry from Vineta Bistro. The service depends on the timetable and weather, so check departure times in advance.

The circular route around the lake is 23 kilometers long and fully paved. It is available for walking, cycling and skating. Surface conditions may vary, so it’s worth checking for current trail information.

Störmthaler See offers a wide range of water sports. Boat rentals include kayaks, pedal boats, rowing boats and motorboats. If you have a particular type of boat in mind, check availability before your trip. Guided canoe tours are also offered; dates and providers may change. Checking the current tour schedule will help you include this activity in your travel plans.

A lock connects Störmthaler See with neighboring Markkleeberger See, making leisure activities possible on both lakes. Facilities and conditions on the water may change; include current information in your plans.

Oberholz: Nature and a shorter route

Oberholz covers more than 600 hectares and is considered a refuge for plants and animals. A five-kilometer circular trail with information boards about local flora and fauna starts at Oberholz railway station in Großpösna.

The route lengths differ considerably: the circular trail in Oberholz is five kilometers long, while the route around the lake is 23 kilometers. The nature trail is considered easy; the paved route by the lake is also designated for cycling and skating. You can choose a route based on its length and the activity you have in mind.

Rittergut Güldengossa and practical planning

Rittergut Güldengossa was already more than 500 years old when it was converted into a late Baroque manor house in 1720. Following the restoration of the castle, park and orangery, events are held in the ballroom. If a particular date is important for your trip, check the events program before your visit.

The described route to Störmthaler See harbor is by S-Bahn to Markkleeberg station, followed by bus 106. Check the route and operating hours before traveling, as public transport connections and operating periods may change.

Discover more destinations: Trebsen/Mulde, Neukieritzsch, Colditz, Rötha, Markranstädt, Kitzscher, Frohburg, Lobstädt.

For the wider travel overview: Leipzig District.